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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

SOL Republic outs Master Tracks XC over-ear headphones for $250

SOL Republic's
just taken the wraps off of what it's calling the first
"professional-caliber" headphones it's made: the Master Tracks XC. When
it comes to audio chops, the company says it created a new XC Sound
Engine design for the cans that grant them acoustic accuracy,
reproducing deep bass and a strong, distortion-free mid-range. What's
more, the over-ear headphones have been been "studio tuned" by DJ Calvin Harris,
and more than a year's work has gone into their creation. A rugged
six-foot cable with a 5-inch coil and a 1/4-inch adapter accompanies the
hardware, as does a cable bearing a microphone and three buttons. If
the Master Tracks XC strikes your fancy, you can scoop them up this
month for $250.

Press Release

Engineered by SOL REPUBLIC and tuned by Calvin Harris, Master Tracks
XC isn't just another music artist's headphone – it's a headphone for
music artists.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 1, 2013 - Committed to changing the
world one listener at a time, SOL REPUBLIC announced today its first
professional-caliber headphone: SOL REPUBLIC Master Tracks XC, studio
tuned by Calvin Harris. With sound that's acoustically accurate for
music artists to use in the studio, and style, lightweight design and
durability for use everywhere else, Master Tracks XC over-ear headphones
deliver professional-grade sound with a modern headphone design.
Tapping into the sonic perfection of multi-platinum producer, recording
engineer, singer, songwriter and collaborator Calvin Harris, SOL
REPUBLIC presents the pinnacle headphone for both music creators and
music lovers.

"DJ's travel a lot and they produce music on their laptop, on the
plane, or in the car," said Calvin Harris. "These headphones were
created to have professional sound quality so you can make music
anywhere and it will sound just like it was made in the studio. And if
it sounds good on the headphones, you know it's going to sound good at
the club."

"Calvin Harris is an award-winning producer. He has an impeccable
ear and understands sound well beyond most music professionals," said
Kevin Lee, CEO and Co-Founder, SOL REPUBLIC. "Together we identified
everything we'd want in a studio headphone for modern music producers.
The design, custom tuning and myriad of details required took more than a
year to develop, but were paramount for the quintessential studio
headphone. The result is a headphone unlike any we have ever created.
The style is sexy and the sound is so powerfully pure, you won't just
hear everything the artist wanted you to hear – you'll feel it."

SOL REPUBLIC engineered a new Sound Engine™ design for these
Master Tracks that delivers both the transparency and acoustic accuracy
that music creators require as well as the dynamic music punch and
emotion music listeners love. The result is the new XC Sound Engine that
has the full range of music, which reproduces super-deep, low-end bass
as well as the extended high frequencies. Beyond bass, perhaps the most
impressive feature is the XC's mid range. Mid range is a critical part
of the music experience and sounds amazing when done well. Master Tracks
XC's Sound Engine delivers an unbelievable strong and accurate mid
range, without the distortion and resonances that muddy up the sound. It
delivers a level of music realism that music producers will appreciate
and music lovers have probably never heard before in a headphone.

SOL REPUBLIC's XC Sound Engine is engineered with a full throttle
of dynamic power that moves super-fast. This allows for all the
"attack" the artist and engineers intended, delivering a bass punch
without the bass boom that is often criticized in bass-heavy headphones.

The sound of Master Tracks XC is most simply described as purity
and power, the combination of which isn't traditionally found in the
same headphone. It uniquely delivers a harmony of ideal audio
transparency, that simultaneously retains power to deliver deep bass,
and clean, crystal-clear nuances within a bespoke design that's
effortless and comfortable transitioning easily from professional to
personal use, without compromise.

As important to the headphone as the sound, the style of the
Master Tracks XC design pays homage to the professional recording
studio. With a smooth, slim-line finish, Master Tracks XC samples the
warm tones of the wood, walls and furniture found in legendary studios
around the world. For the music artist or fan who celebrates the
smallest details, the Master Tracks XC has an on-trend 'singularity red'
satin finish and micro-suede headpad with studio upholstery-inspired
accent stitching, which completes the headband's progressive design. A
lightweight construction and super-soft ear cushions with perfect
tension set them a world apart from traditional, bulky and heavy studio
headphones that become painful to wear after days in the studio. Whether
you're cutting a track or just kicking back, Master Tracks XC's can be
worn comfortably for hours on end.

Constructed with SOL REPUBLIC's legendary advanced polymer
compound, the FlexTech™ SoundTrack headband on Master Tracks XC
headphones can be tossed, twisted, bent without breakage and is backed
by our exclusive 1,000 day no-breakage guarantee. And just like all
other SOL REPUBLIC Tracks headphones, Master Tracks XC is compatible
with other SOL REPUBLIC Tracks Sound Track headbands, cables and Sound
Engines enabling you to create a completely unique look anytime.

Rounding out the incredible attention to every detail from
in-studio to anytime, Master Tracks XC come with a six-foot rugged
cable, with a five-inch coil and quarter-inch adapter. Ideal for
professional use, the quarter-inch adapter can be secured on a metal
arm, so it's never lost when you go from the studio equipment to your
phone. Also in a matching 'singularity red' finish, the MFI cable has a
three-button mic and music control to complement any accessory device.
Additionally, the indicators, including LEFT and RIGHT jacks, glow in
the dark so that they are easy to read in a low-light studio
environment.

SOL REPUBLIC Master Tracks XC, studio tuned by Calvin Harris,
will be available October 2013 at www.SOLREPUBLIC.com and at leading CE,
tastemaker and professional audio retailers worldwide, including Target
stores, in early October for $249.99.